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Reviews of Hotel St. Nicholas

3.5 out of 5
Hotel St. Nicholas
303 3rd St, Cripple Creek, CO

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Colorado Springs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B was the area hospital back in the late 1800s to early 1900s. I enjoyed the history and decor. The bar was enjoyable and also the parlour. Sunny breakfast room. The onsite caretaker, Bill, is very friendly. It’s a very pleasant stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from jh on 10 May,2024
Thank you for your positive review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay here, and look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is outstanding hotel awesome I want to go in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jh on 14 Apr,2024
We appreciate your kind review and look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Travelled with partner
Staff was extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They welcomed us as if we were long time guests and it was our first time there. If you love unique places this is definitely the spot!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Jh on 24 Mar,2024
Thank you for your kind review. We strive to provide a different experience from the other hotels in the area. We hope you choose us for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The history of the hotel is very cool and the staff are super friendly. Quick walk to downtown and fun hang out areas in the hotel. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Jh on 26 Feb,2024
Thank you for your review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool historic building
This hotel is a historic building- an old hospital so it was fun to stay here and see all the cool details. However, it was pretty cold inside- partly due to it being an old building, but I’m also pretty sure that they didn’t turn the heat on. Breakfast is super basic. The room that we thought we booked was not what we got. But it worked for us. Staff was very friendly and informative about the history of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jh on 22 Jan,2024
I’m sorry your stay was less than expected. I can assure you that the heat is always on! We have hot water boiler heat and have found that it’s inconsistent from room to room which is why each room has a space heater as well. (Some rooms are too hot!) you room being a large suite has two space heaters. It is extremely cold here in winter when the wind blows, so it feels cold. I hope you are able to return in other seasons when it’s more comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Marketa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had a nice old charm and character, everything was clean and staff was very friendly. Will be back. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jh on 15 Jan,2024
Thanks for your positive review. We’ll look forward to seeing you on your visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jh on 9 Jan,2024
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next stay in Cripple Creek.

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Travelled with partner
would be ok to stay there in the summer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Jh on 9 Jan,2024
I agree, there are more things to do in Cripple Creek in the summer. That being said, I hope you’ll return when the weather is nicer.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas Eve stay.
This is truly an amazing place to stay. Very rich in history. We stayed in room 7. It has an enclosed balcony with incredible views of Cripple Creek. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Jh on 25 Dec,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We look forward to your next stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
No heat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Jh on 24 Dec,2023
I’m sorry you were uncomfortable. This is an old building with radiator heat. We also have a space heater in each room so that guests can find their own comfort level. If you stay with us again, please bring your concerns to staff. We would be happy to help you find a solution.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and fun place to stay. Saturday homemade soup in the bar and an excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Jh on 23 Dec,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Jh on 23 Dec,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has that eclectic vibe. The caretaker lives on property and very friendly! We stayed in room 11 and did hear the voices from the friendly ghosts in our sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Jh on 7 Nov,2023
Thank you for your review! We hope you’ll choose us for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Jerolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected!
This place was fantastic! The service was Excellent! The room was amazing! The bar was great! Even the other guests were fun to be around! The room was very clean and so cute. The area rug could be updated, but that’s no big deal. The room was cool, as it was very cold outside, and the thermostat for all rooms are controlled in one central location, but they provided a space heater, which worked great and made the room just right. We were very excited to try this place out, and we are so happy we did. Will most definitely stay here again! Pictures we’ve share are Room 16, on 3rd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from jh on 1 Nov,2023
Thank you for your generous review! You are right, since the heating is provided by vintage steam heat, there are various temperatures in each room depending on the number of radiators. That's why we provide each room with a space heater. Room 16 has lovely views of the city and the mountains beyond. As every room is different and with its own charm, we hope you'll return and stay in each one. Thank you again, and hope to see you soon.

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stairs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from jh on 23 Oct,2023
Thank you for your review. We do not hide the fact that we don't have an elevator, as this is a 125 year old building.

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jh on 26 Nov,2023
Thank you for reviewing. If there is anything you could suggest for us to improve I’d appreciate you telling us.

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from jh on 28 Sept,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you'll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the history of the place. Nice option instead of Casino
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from jh on 28 Sept,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you'll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

8/10 Good

F.Wayne

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clerk took us on mini tour of hotel,explained policies,was very friendly, unique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from JH on 25 Sept,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We have tried to make the St. Nicholas a different experience from the other options in town. I hope you'll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from jh on 23 Oct,2023
Thank you for your positive review!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were super friendly. The only negative thing I would say is the floor is real creaky at all hours of the night. I would recommend staying on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jh on 24 Sept,2023
Thank you for your review. This is an old building and we do try to screw or nail the floors during the winter when it’s not busy. If you have a moment, please drop us a message and tell us exactly where you heard it. We’ll try to correct it in December.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jh on 21 Sept,2023
Thank you for your positive review.

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 8 Sept,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

4/10 Poor

Giyong

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place. But the hotel is very old and you should not expect a good service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jh on 2 Sept,2023
I’m sorry your stay was less than satisfactory. If you could be more specific about your complaints, perhaps we can change what you find lacking. We do not hide the fact that the hotel is 125 years old. It’s a different experience from a modern hotel.

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could describe this hotel as "quaint," but I can't think of any other positive adjectives. It is old, outdated, and in a bit of disrepair. Breakfast is unspectacular at best. Floors everywhere creak loudly. No elevator. Significantly over-priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 28 Aug,2023
I’m sorry your stay was not to your liking. We pride ourselves on providing a different kind of guest experience which includes the history of this 125 year old building. If you could be more specific on what you found in “disrepair” I would certainly appreciate your insight. Obviously as the property is more than 100 years old, we are in a constant state of improving the facility. I agree there is no elevator as that wasn’t a priority in 1898. We do not advertise as having an elevator. While we would love to have you as a guest again, perhaps you would be better suited to a modern hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first stay at St Nicholas. Beautiful building, very friendly people. Had a great stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 25 Aug,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We’ll look forward to serving you when you return.

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the history of the building and appreciated the tour the manager Bill gave us. The room was very comfortable, spacious and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 25 Aug,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

6/10 Okay

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not recommend! We will not be back!!
We were seriously misled about this place. It is placed up a steep hill from the main part of town, which makes it extremely tough on seniors to walk anywhere, no small store nearby for a soft drink or more, no air conditioning, no elevators (we were stuck on the third floor!) and the "free?" breakfast is a joke!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 8 Sept,2023
I’m sorry your stay was less than perfect in your eyes. We offer a different kind of lodging experience from the casino hotels. We are only two blocks from the gaming district. There are shuttles that run all night and we urge people to use them if they’re not used to the area, as it IS very hilly and the altitude is over 9500 feet. This is a 125 year old property and there were few elevators in 1898 when it was constructed. However, we pride ourselves on cleanliness and that we offer personal attention. I wish you would have addressed some of these concerns with staff.

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK, CARMEL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 8 Sept,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope to serve you in your next visit to Cripple Creek.

6/10 Okay

Teresa

We were on the third floor. Our floor creaked every time you walk around and felt really loud. Was not comfortable as didn’t want to disturbe others. Also the hot water didn’t work in the sink and was lukewarm in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 9 Aug,2023
I’m sorry to hear your stay was less than perfect. This property is 125 years old. The hardwood floors are original and will creak. The entire building is on one boiler system and it’s true that some rooms have hotter water than others.

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and quirky. No elevator so if your older might take that into consideration but otherwise good. We were greeted by a deer the morning of our departure and the charming town is two blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jh on 4 Aug,2023
Thank you for your review. We strive to offer a lodging experience different from any other.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historical property in great condition. Proprietor is very knowledgeable about the building and its' history. We had a outstanding stay!
Response from Jh on 28 Jul,2023
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay! Please choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Creaky old place is full of character in the best of ways. Clean, safe, friendly and out of the way yet convenient to all the lures of Cripple Creek. Why would we consider staying at a casino hotel? We wouldn't and shall stay again here soon in this old hotel (more like a B&B actually with its own bar on premises). Stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Jh on 26 Jul,2023
Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to hosting you when you return!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jh on 25 Aug,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us for your next visit to Cripple Creek

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jh on 9 Aug,2023
Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

WENDA, Highlands Ranch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brad was very helpful and friendly when we checked in. Shared a good recommendation for dinner. Quickly responded for my request for a hair dryer which ended up being unexpected. Loved the period flavor this hotel. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jh on 3 Jul,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We look forward to serving you again.

8/10 Good

Bennett G

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing old classic old hotel with many Charms Only downsize the breakfast not much to speak about
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jh on 22 Jun,2023
Thank you for your comments. Our breakfast is grab and go, with fruit, fruit juice, coffee and assorted bread and breakfast bars. It is meant as a convenient snack and not as a full meal.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very vintage we liked how they shared the history of the of the Hotel. We had a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Jh on 20 Jun,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We strive to make our experience different from just staying at a hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Jh on 20 Jun,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jh on 20 Jun,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Derald

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Jh on 5 Jun,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great "old" hotel
We really enjoyed staying at the Hotel St Nicholas -- neat old building with an interesting history; fairly short walk to the casinos (though a steep hill). Well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Jh on 15 May,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great spot! Kinda want to keep this place a secret but that would be selfish
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Jh on 14 May,2023
Thank you for your positive review! While I understand you wanting to keep the place to yourself, please spread the word.

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl Page

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It seemed like a great idea to stay in this unique property until they proceeded to have karaoke until late hours directly under our room. We got zero sleep even after fighting with the drunk employee about turning the karaoke off. If you like to sleep in bars, go ahead. Otherwise, I’d avoid.
Response from jh on 1 May,2023
Thanks for sharing this review six and a half months after your stay. We have discontinued karaoke since then. Even with live entertainment (certain Saturdays, noted on our web site) we closed karaoke at 10 p.m. That being noted, we hope you will try us again. We understand this property is NOT a bar, and respect that some people would like to sleep after 10 p.m.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff goes above and beyond and the hotel was exquisite!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from jh on 24 Apr,2023
Thank you for your review. We hope you'll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history. The hospitality and the family like reception.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jh on 6 Apr,2023
Thank you for your positive review! We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

2/10 Terrible

celina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from jh on 24 Apr,2023
Hello, I'm not sure what you were dissatisfied with. If you could give us an indication of what you didn't like, we could improve!

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our stay was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jh on 7 Mar,2023
Thank you for your positive review. We hope you’ll choose us again for your next visit to Cripple Creek.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Jh on 21 Feb,2023
Thank you for your positive review! We hope you’ll choose us for your next visit to Cripple Creek.